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...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been ... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual.
...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been ... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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... by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Even O.C. MemOK! This easy OC tool..., including detailed DRAM information. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of their operating system. settings in different scenarios. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that automates...
... by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Even O.C. MemOK! This easy OC tool..., including detailed DRAM information. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of their operating system. settings in different scenarios. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that automates...
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...6GB available) as a cache for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix...174; 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is in BIOS setup. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. This is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. •...
...6GB available) as a cache for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix...174; 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is in BIOS setup. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. This is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. •...
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...set to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by the system for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-V LX... to HDD in a later time. 3. Select which HDD for SSD caching. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray...
...set to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by the system for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-V LX... to HDD in a later time. 3. Select which HDD for SSD caching. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray...
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... or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with PCI specifications. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
... or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with PCI specifications. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
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..., then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
..., then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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...pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. The serial port bracket (COM1) is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio ... one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, set the item to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29
...pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. The serial port bracket (COM1) is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio ... one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, set the item to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29
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... RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical...
... RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical...
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... GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LX...
... GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LX...
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... BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V LX ...the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! switch does not...
... BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V LX ...the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! switch does not...
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2. However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to ... LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off mode.
2. However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to ... LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off mode.
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.... • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16...
.... • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16...
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...the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below..... Are you to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX VER: 0211 DATE: 06...
...the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below..... Are you to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX VER: 0211 DATE: 06...
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... parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to the default value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your data or system. Using the power button, ... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility ...
... parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to the default value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your data or system. Using the power button, ... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility ...
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... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu...
... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu...
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... or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX To change the settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
... or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX To change the settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items...
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... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0211 x64 06.... See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow...
... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0211 x64 06.... See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow...
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... press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing... when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
... press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing... when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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... items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: DRAM Voltage 1....Voltage 1.050V Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency Auto EPU Power...
... items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: DRAM Voltage 1....Voltage 1.050V Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency Auto EPU Power...
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... a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that saved...
... a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that saved...